Monaco

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Why visit Monaco?

Ideal for affluent travelers seeking to enjoy beaches, casinos, cultural events, day spas, gardens, Grand Prix, hang gliding, historic sites, museums, nightlife, palace, performing arts, shopping, and yachting.

Monaco. Photo Credit: Kmaris/Pixabay

At a Glance

• Souvenirs to Buy: Chocolate, collector dishware, Grand Prix goods, porcelain dolls, and reproductions of medieval swords.
• Local Cuisine to Try: Barbagiuan (pastry), Brandamincium (cod stew). Fougasse (bread). Lemon Tart (dessert).Stocafi (fish stew).
• Local Drink to Try: Kombustars (tea). La Bière de Monaco (beer). L’Orangerie (citrus cocktail). Rocher Monte-Carlo (milkshake).

Fun Facts

• Monegasque was their original language.
  
• Has the highest population density in the world.
• Second-smallest sovereign state in the world.
  
• Over 30% of the residents are millionaires.
  
• Their flag is almost identical to Indonesia's flag.
•  Home to the world's first protected marine habitats (Oceanographic Museum).
  
• The construction of the Circuit de Monaco for the Grand Prix takes approximately six weeks to complete and another three weeks to remove.
  
• Holds the world's lowest poverty rate.
• In just 45 minutes you can cross Monaco from east to west by foot.
• The Odeon Tower (penthouse) is world's most expensive apartment valued at $335 million. 
• Fontvieille is the largest lake.
  
• Minted their own coins (Monegasque Franc) an old practice of gold and silver commemorative collector coins.
  
• Mints euro coins with Monegasque designs (national side).

Palace of Justice, Monaco. Photo Credit: Hans/Pixabay

Special Holidays/Occasions

• Annual Events: (January) International Circus Festival, Monte Carlo Rally, (March) Rose Ball, (April) Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters, 
  Spring Arts Festival, (May) European Night of the Museums, Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, International Emerging Talent Film Festival, Monte-Carlo Fashion Week, Top Marques Monaco, (June) Monte Carlo Television Festival, (July) Monaco Music Film Festival, Monte-Carlo Cross Gala, Monte-Carlo International Fireworks Festival, Monte-Carlo Sporting Summer Festival, (August) International Festival Of Amateur Theatre, Mondial du Théâtre, (September) Bread Festival, Monaco Classic Week, Monaco Yacht Show, (November) Monaco International Marathon, and Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival.
• Holidays: New Year's Day, Saint Dévote's Day, Easter Monday, Labour Day, May Day, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Corpus Christi, Assumption of Mary, All Saints' Day, National Day, Feast of the Immaculate Conception, and Christmas Day.

Monaco. Photo Credit: Daserma/Pixabay

Good to Know

• Compliments a stop while visiting the French or Italian Riviera area.
• Recognized one of the most expensive and wealthiest places in the world. 
• French is their official language. English and Italian are widely spoken.
• Reclaimed coastline (Fontvieille).
• Striving to be more accessible-friendly.
• Yachts are docked at Fontvieille Port or Port Hercule.
• Larvotto Beach is the only public beach.
  
• Public areas are monitored by cameras.
  
• Old and most picturesque neighborhood (Monaco-Ville).
  
• Monte Carlo is where to find the casinos and top hotels.
  
• Peninsula (Larvotto) is where the beaches and sporting club.
  
• Casino entry requires your passport.
• From 7AM - 9:30PM Monaco Bus Company (CAM) provides transportation to most tourist attractions.
  
• Train Station (Monaco Monte-Carlostation) is located underground (Condamine District) providing all four corner access points.
  

This international destination requires:

• A valid passport with three months of validity and one blank page for entry stamp.
• Tourist VISA not required for visits under 90 days.
• Currency Restrictions for Entry/Exit: $10,000EUR.

Monte Carlo, Monaco. Photo Credit: Candy Guru/Pixabay

• Best Time to Visit: May - October
• Coolest Months: November - March 
• Hottest Months: June - September
• Peak Season: July - August

 

Prince's Palace of Monaco, Monaco. Photo Credit: Hans/Pixabay

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